Final Score: Capitals 4 - Canadiens 7
Saturday, December 27, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 1 | 32 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 2 |
| Average goals | 1.7 | 5.5 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 3 |
| Stat | Capitals | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 34 | 34 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| Win percentage | 35% | 50% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 27% | 62% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs New York Rangers
Dec 26, 1980 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 21, 1980 · Margin: +6 · Total: 6
6-0
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 20, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 17, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 14, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 12, 1980 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ New York Rangers
Dec 10, 1980 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 9, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 7, 1980 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 6, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 14
8-6
Canadiens
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 23, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Edmonton Oilers
Dec 20, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 18, 1980 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 17, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 13, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 11, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 10, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 6, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 4, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 3, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5